You are part of the extended family of hope.

When people usually think of an extended family, they think about all of the relatives within their family. For me, you are part of my extended family. These thoughts go out to tens of thousands of you across the world, and I consider you all part of my “family.” I have felt the love and sympathy of so many of you about my daughter, Tobi. When I have met you in person at talks and received your warm hugs, I feel like we are family. I am a better person because you all are in my life.

And the same is true for the students you teach. You are part of their “extended family.” You are the ones who often make the biggest difference in their lives. You have hope for many of them even when they may have lost hope for themselves. You are a difference maker.

Have a great day.

Maryln

P.S. Thank you so much for those of you who have written to Oprah’s producers to tell them to have me appear on her show. What a great gift to honor the memory of my daughter Tobi! I hope I get to be on her show and make the voice of all of our “extended family” heard. If you still need her address, it is
https://www.oprah.com/ord/plugform.jsp?plugId=216